2012 Buick Verano specs & colors
4dr Car
Key specs
Color options
Interior
Cocoa / Light Cashmere
Packages
Specifications
| EPA Classification | Compact |
| Front Wheel Size | 18 x 8.0 in |
| Rear Wheel Size | 18 x 8.0 in |
| Spare Wheel Size | 16 x 4.0 in |
| Front Wheel Material | Aluminum |
| Rear Wheel Material | Aluminum |
| Spare Wheel Material | Steel |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) | 512 |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | 130 |
| Engine Type | Gas/Ethanol 4-cyl |
| Displacement | 2.4L/145 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 180 @ 6700 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 171 @ 4900 |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy | 32 MPG |
| Cruising Range - City | 327.60 mi |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City | 21 MPG |
| Fuel Economy Est-Combined | 25 MPG |
| Cruising Range - Hwy | 499.20 mi |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - City | N/A |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy | N/A |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined | N/A |
| Estimated Battery Range | N/A mi |
| Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive |
| Trans Type | 6 |
| Trans Description Cont. | Automatic w/manual shift |
| Trans Description Cont. Again | Not Available |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) | 4.58 |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) | 2.96 |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.91 |
| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.45 |
| Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.00 |
| Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.75 |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) | 2.84 |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) | 3.23 |
| Suspension Type - Front | MacPherson Strut |
| Suspension Type - Rear | Z-Link |
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) | w/Coil Springs |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | Not Available |
| Brake Type | Pwr |
| Brake ABS System | 4-Wheel |
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) | N/A |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 11.8 x -TBD- in |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 11.5 x -TBD- in |
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) | Not Available |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | 15.6 gal |
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | N/A gal |
| Steering Type | Pwr Rack & Pinion |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | 15.5 |
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | 2.8 |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb | 36.0 ft |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall | N/A ft |
| Front Tire Size | P235/45R18 |
| Rear Tire Size | P235/45R18 |
| Spare Tire Size | T115/70R16 |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | 1000 lbs |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | 100 lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | 1000 lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | 150 lbs |
| Base Curb Weight | 3300 lbs |
| Passenger Capacity | 5 |
| Passenger Volume | 95.0 ft³ |
| Front Head Room | 38.3 in |
| Front Leg Room | 42.0 in |
| Front Shoulder Room | 55.1 in |
| Front Hip Room | 53.7 in |
| Second Head Room | 37.8 in |
| Second Leg Room | 34.3 in |
| Second Shoulder Room | 52.9 in |
| Second Hip Room | 51.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.7 in |
| Length, Overall | 183.9 in |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors | 71.4 in |
| Height, Overall | 58.4 in |
| Track Width, Front | 60.3 in |
| Track Width, Rear | 60.7 in |
| Min Ground Clearance | N/A in |
| Liftover Height | N/A in |
| Trunk Volume | 14.0 ft³ |
| Assist handles, driver, front passenger and rear outboard | Standard |
| Automatic Crash Response | Standard |
| Theft-deterrent system, content theft alarm | Standard |
| Instrument panel, Black cluster includes Black rings with silver accents | Standard |
| Fog lamps, front, halogen | Standard |
| Windshield style, acoustic laminated glass | Standard |
| Lamp, center high-mounted stop/brake (CHMSL) | Standard |
| Stolen Vehicle Assistance | Standard |
| Grille, Black chrome/spectre Gray waterfall premium finish with bright chrome surround and Buick tri-shield | Standard |
| Transmission, 6-speed automatic, electronically controlled with overdrive includes Driver Shift Control | Standard |
| Power outlet, front auxiliary, 12-volt located in the center console forward storage bin | Standard |
| Window, power with driver Express-Up/Down | Standard |
| Seat adjuster, front driver 8-way manual | Standard |
| Suspension, front independent MacPherson strut aluminum control arms with hydraulic bushings, 25mm hollow stabilizer bar | Standard |
| Glass, solar absorbing | Standard |
| Seat, rear 60-40 split-folding with adjustable head restraints for outboard seating positions and integrated headrest for center seating position | Standard |
| Floor mats, color-keyed carpeted front and rear (fronts include anchors) | Standard |
| Wipers, front intermittent, variable | Standard |
| Bluetooth for phone and music personal cell phone connectivity to vehicle audio system, HMI (Human Machine Interface), phonebook access, voice recognition for audio, phone, phonebook and music selection, Pandora and Stitcher Smartphone compatible, SiriusXM weather and data services, and software Bluetooth and Smartphone interface upgradeable | Standard |
| Heat ducts, rear floor | Standard |
| Air bags, frontal driver and frontal front passenger, side-impact seat-mounted and roof rail for front and rear outboard seating positions includes Passenger Sensing System for rear outboard passengers that includes side mounted rear seat air bags. (Always use safety belts and child restraints. Children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat in the appropriate child restraint. See the Owner's Manual for more information.) | Standard |
| Display, driver instrument information enhanced, one color | Standard |
| Trunk emergency release handle | Standard |
| Console, floor, center with sliding armrest storage, Smartphone storage, front and rear 12-volt auxiliary power outlets, dual cup holders, USB port, and auxiliary jack (Includes SD card reader when (UEW) audio system with navigation is ordered.) | Standard |
| Air bags, knee, driver and front passenger (Always use safety belts and child restraints. Children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat in the appropriate child restraint. See the Owner's Manual for more information.) | Standard |
| Door handles, body-color with chrome strips | Standard |
| Armrest, center, rear, articulating with dual cup holders and storage | Standard |
| Audio system feature, 6-speaker system | Standard |
| Remote Keyless Entry, extended range with lock control | Standard |
| Seats, front bucket with seatback map pockets | Standard |
| Driver Information Center with trip odometer, fuel range, average fuel economy, instantaneous fuel economy, average vehicle speed, tire pressure and oil life remaining | Standard |
| Defogger, rear-window electric, adaptive activates on remote start in 45 degrees or below | Standard |
| Tires, P235/45R18, all-season, blackwall | Standard |
| Daytime Running Lamps | Standard |
| Front wheel drive | Standard |
| Audio system feature, auxiliary input jack located in center console | Standard |
| OnStar, 6 months of Directions and Connections plan includes Automatic Crash Response, Emergency Services, Crisis Assist, Stolen Vehicle Assistance including Stolen Vehicle Slowdown and Remote Ignition Block, Remote Door Unlock, Turn-by-Turn Navigation with Destination Download (requires navigation radio) and OnStar eNav (where available), OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics, Roadside Assistance, Remote Horn and Lights, and Hands Free Calling. (Visit onstar.com for details and system limitations.) | Standard |
| QuietTuning Buick exclusive process that consists of laminated front and side glass along with numerous noise canceling acoustic treatments to reduce, block and absorb noise and vibration to create a quiet interior cabin | Standard |
| LATCH system (Lower Anchors and Top tethers for CHildren) for child safety seats in all 3 rear seating positions | Standard |
| Antenna, integral rear, integrated into rear window | Standard |
| Door locks, power with lock-out protection | Standard |
| Seat adjuster, front passenger 8-way manual | Standard |
| Window, power with front passenger Express-Down | Standard |
| Audio system, AM/FM/SiriusXM stereo with MP3 CD player, USB and AUX port IntelliLink AM/FM/SiriusXM stereo with 7" color LED touch screen display and MP3 CD player, USB and AUX port, MP3/WMA playback, iPod support and upgradeable software | Standard |
| Headlamps, halogen composite blue translucent projector beam with flash-to-pass feature, automatic on and off, automatic delay and warning buzzer | Standard |
| Steering column, tilt and telescopic | Standard |
| Door locks, rear child security, power | Standard |
| Steering, power, electric rack mounted | Standard |
| Engine, ECOTEC 2.4L DOHC 4-cylinder SIDI (Spark Ignition Direct Injection), with E85 capability and VVT (Variable Valve Timing) (180 hp [134.28 kW] @ 6700 rpm, 171 lb-ft of torque [230.85 N-m] @ 4900 rpm) | Standard |
| Battery, maintenance free with rundown protection heavy-duty 512 cold-cranking amps | Standard |
| Horn, dual-note high and low | Standard |
| Safety belts, 3-point, rear, all seating positions | Standard |
| Seat trim, premium cloth Ribbon inserts with leatherette bolsters | Standard |
| Coat hooks, driver- and passenger-side rear | Standard |
| Tire, T115/70R16, blackwall, compact spare | Standard |
| SiriusXM Satellite Radio is standard on nearly all 2012 GM models. Enjoy a 3-month trial to the 'XM Select' package, with over 170 channels including commercial-free music, all your favorite sports, exclusive talk and entertainment. And now add premium channels to your trial at no-cost. Welcome to the world of satellite radio. (Requires a subscription sold separately by SiriusXM after the trial period. If you decide to continue your service at the end of your subscription, service will automatically renew and bill, at the rates in effect at the time of renewal, until you call SiriusXM at 1-866-635-2349 to cancel. See our Customer Agreement for complete terms at www.siriusxm.com. Available only to those at least 18 and older in the 48 contiguous USA and D.C.) | Standard |
| Axle, 3.23 final drive ratio | Standard |
| Power outlet, rear auxiliary, 12-volt located on the back of the center console | Standard |
| Windows, power, rear with Express-Down | Standard |
| Steering wheel controls, mounted audio and cruise controls | Standard |
| Key, primary foldable, additional foldable | Standard |
| Safety belts, 3-point, driver and front passenger, height-adjustable includes pretensioners and load limiters | Standard |
| Brake, parking, electronic | Standard |
| Windshield, solar absorbing | Standard |
| Steering wheel, leather-wrapped with chrome trim plate bezel, 3-spoke | Standard |
| Audio system feature, USB port with iPod connectivity located in the center console | Standard |
| StabiliTrak, stability control system with Traction Control | Standard |
| Head restraints, 2-way adjustable (up/down), front | Standard |
| OnStar Turn-by-Turn Navigation | Standard |
| Tire Pressure Monitor | Standard |
| Moldings, bright, window surround | Standard |
| Air conditioning, dual-zone automatic climate control with individual climate settings for driver and right-front passenger, adaptive and activates on remote start in 45 degrees or below | Standard |
| Mirror, inside rearview manual day/night | Standard |
| Lamp, interior, Ice Blue ambient, center stack, console, cup holders and overhead LED dome | Standard |
| Wheel, 16" x 4" (40.6 cm x 10.2 cm) steel, compact spare | Standard |
| Suspension, rear Z-link, compound crank with Buick Tuned Watts for enhanced rear stability | Standard |
| Shift knob, leather-wrapped | Standard |
| Lamp, interior, Ice Blue ambient, door handle area | Standard |
| Remote vehicle starter system | Standard |
| Exhaust tip, chrome with oval dual wall | Standard |
| Brakes, 4-wheel antilock, 4-wheel disc with Brake Assist | Standard |
| Alternator, 130 amps | Standard |
| Cruise control | Standard |
| Mirrors, outside, power-adjustable, body-color, manual-folding | Standard |
| Sensor, humidity and windshield temperature | Standard |
| Wheels, 18" x 8" (45.7 cm x 20.3 cm) multi-spoke machined faced alloy with polished face and Sterling Silver finished pockets (Includes (RJ0) P235/45R18 all-season blackwall tires.) | Standard |
| Visors, driver and front passenger illuminated vanity mirrors, covered | Standard |
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